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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,622. Park Regency Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,731. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,622
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,731
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,903
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the Nottingham Model at The Windsor starting at $3,520 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.28
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Castlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.15
Avalon Walnut Ridge7171BR,1BA$3.45
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,622 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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